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A Gentleman and a Rogue

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The Giving Meadow
is about a caterpillar who hatches from his egg in the middle of a meadow.As he travels through the meadow, he meets
new friends who learn the value of sharing.

Today, I thought I'd share a little bit about the inspiration behind the story.

I go to Blessed
Kateri Catholic Church (in Santa Clarita, CA) and I'm involved in our Sunday
Preschool program.We call it Little
Church.The program works with 3, 4, and
5-year-olds. I help to teach the 3's along with 3 other talented ladies,
Shirley Chang, Maureen Dunahoo, and Mary Tesselaar. Every year I help to write the Easter play for
the children. In 2009, "The Giving Meadow" was our Easter play.

After I wrote it,
I showed Vivian at 4RV. She's also a moderator at Writing.com and I wanted her
feedback on the story. She offered it a contract! I was tickled pink. It was a
nice, unexpected surprise. I can't thank Vivian (Gilbert Zabel, publisher, 4RV
Publishing) for believing in the story and wanting to bring it to life.

"The Giving
Meadow" is wonderfully illustrated by Stephen Macquignon. Stephen
primarily works in the medium of pen and ink and color digitally. He has had
the privilege to work with Director Michael Sporn of Michael Sporn Animation
Inc. He is also a monthly contributor for Stories for Children's magazine.

REVIEWS:5 Stars, Midwest Book Review: "Colorful illustrations add just the right touch to this gentle heartwarming story about the transformative power of sharing."5 Stars, N.A. Sharpe, Amazon Reviewer: "This heartwarming tale teaches life lessons of friendship, selflessness and sharing, caring, and kindness. Ms. Burkhart's charming tale is one little ones will want to hear over and over again and they will be enchanted by the adorable illustrations from the talented illustrator, Stephen Macquignon."5 Stars, Connie Arnold, Amazon Reviewer: "This is a good book for helping young children learn about how caterpillars change as well as a gentle lesson about sharing and caring."BUY LINKS:AMAZON:https://amzn.com/B00J3FBY9YBARNES AND NOBLE:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-giving-meadow-stephanie-burkhart/1022481362?ean=97809825886974RV PUBLISHING:http://www.4rvpublishingcatalog.com/burkhart.php

About this snippet: Ella and Logan find a spot to picnic.ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:

Once the boat was secure, she handed him the basket. He held
onto it with one hand and with the other, tugged her onto the wooden jetty. His
strong grip sent a blast of warmth through her body down to her toes.

Logan led them to the beach and unpacked a blanket, laying it
on the sand.

"The cabin has been in our family for as long as the
inn. It's been wired for electricity, but uses a generator. It's packed with
cots, blankets, and candles for overnight stays."

"Aren't you worried someone would try to use it without
permission?"

ARROW THROUGH THE HEART :

BLURB:Summer vacation and the Fourth of July brings Ella to New Hampshire while participating in a tennis competition. Logan is an innkeeper's son who bumps into Ella and invites her for an ice cream. Attraction flares and they enjoy spending time together, but each has their own plans for their life. Then disaster strikes Ella. Can a summer attraction truly become a lasting relationship?

2012 Romance of the Year

Journey of the Heart

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Quotes on writing:

"Transitions are critically important. I want the reader to turn the page without thinking she's turning the page. It must flow seamlessly." - Janet Evanovich

"You can stroke people with words."~ F. Scott Fitzgerald

"Words are... the most powerful drug used by mankind."~ Rudyard Kipling

Write drunk; edit sober.- Ernest Hemingway

"A word is deadWhen it is said, Some say.I say it just Begins to liveThat day."~ Emily Dickenson

"Never Regret. If it's good, it's

wonderful. If it's bad, it's

experience." - Victoria Holt

By Heart and Compass

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About Me

A member of Generation X, Stephanie was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. After graduating from Central High, she joined the U.S. Army. She spent 11 years in the military, 7 stationed in Germany. While in the military she earned her B.S. in Political Science from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA in 1995. She left the Army in 1997 and settled in California. She now works for LAPD as a 911 Dispatcher. The New England Patriots are still her favorite football team. Stephanie has been married for over 19 years. She has two boys, Andrew, 8, and Joseph, 4.